PrynsezNing

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1. Best Hospitals to work in Hampton Roads Area

   PrynsezNing replied to keasc20's topic in Virginia

   Sentara Norfolk is less than a mile from downtown Norfolk. There is nightlife, eateries, shopping, and housing here!

2. Best Hospitals to work in Hampton Roads Area

   PrynsezNing replied to keasc20's topic in Virginia

   Hands down, SENTARA!

3. My first RN position, my first hospital job, HELP!

   PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

   YEs! I am lucky to start with some fellow new grads! Thank you for the advice!

4. New Grad RN 2011

   PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

   No I did not attend the Potomac open house. Yes, I heard they were turning people without experience down due to the overwhelming turnout of experienced nurses. I would try to go on craigslist and see if they have some announcements. I have also re...

5. New RN, New Job! HELP!

   PrynsezNing posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi ALL! I am starting on the floor soon of my new RN job. I will be working on a stepdown/medsurg floor. I have been out of school (clinicals) for a while, so I am very hesitant about skills, and sadly, basic RN things. Well I knew enough to pass the...

6. My first RN position, my first hospital job, HELP!

   PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

   Thank you flames!!

7. Nursing jobs available at Sentara Healthcare

   PrynsezNing replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing

   Good thing I didn't go to the Potomac open house because I was going to drive from VA BEACH to attend! Yes I agree that is probably why they are not considering new grads because of the overwhelming experienced RN seeking for a position. Its also dif...

8. New Grad RN 2011

   PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

   hi racknroll, i saw your private message but i am unable to reply. i am new to the site and i guess i don't have enough posts? Im looking for your message but i can't find it. sorry, im so new. im going to posts my required so i can PM you haha. in ...

9. New Grad RN 2011

   PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

   Hi RNBSN88, Yes my advice is to network! Network by going to open houses, career fairs, even if it is NOT what you want to work in. Go to craigs list and see if they have something for your area daily. Travel a couple of hours if you can to these ope...

10. Nursing jobs available at Sentara Healthcare

    PrynsezNing replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing

    i am not sure if she's just referring to VA. Sentara is big here in hampton roads area in Virginia and yes they have numerous RN position openings and some are very open to new grads.

11. My first RN position, my first hospital job, HELP!

    PrynsezNing posted a topic in Virginia

    Hi everyone! I am starting soon on a step down and medsurg floor. This is my first RN position, first hospital job ever! I need advice on what I should know on the floor. I don't feel adequate with my nursing school experience. Am I expected to know ...

12. RN: job interview

    PrynsezNing replied to racknroll's topic in Virginia

    i have been interviewed 6 times by 6 different hospitals/employers within January-February. here are the frequent questions/scenarios that I received: -Explain a time when you went far and beyond your job description/duties, your character, or beyon...

13. New Grad RN 2011

    PrynsezNing replied to PrynsezNing's topic in Virginia

    THANK YOU for that information chickadeepie! I can always rely on allnurses.com for great tips, advice, almost anything! it helped relieve stress before the nclex, and it has also encouraged during my RN position search! I have landed a job, finally!...

14. New Grad RN 2011

    PrynsezNing posted a topic in Virginia

    does anyone know of any open houses or career fairs in virginia?

15. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    PrynsezNing replied to Dino's topic in Government

    I have a questions about this. Are you able to do the first year experience as a civilian nurse while you are in the NCP program? I'm currently in an ADN program and will finish up next May and will be able to take boards. I will still have a year le...